HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008-028 Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ord 441Member Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2008-28
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 441 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 441
regarding regulations related to wetlands; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, § 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance is 19 pages in length; and
WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the
public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that
the city administrator -clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 441 to be
published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 441 regarding regulations
related to wetlands. The ordinance requires the creation of native vegetative buffers in the upland
area adjacent to wetlands if certain activities are proposed on a parcel of property. The width of the
required upland buffers is based on the classification of the wetland, and range from 20 feet to 50
feet adjacent to the highest quality wetlands. The ordinance also includes structure setbacks from
these upland buffers and regulates the activities within the buffers. The full text of Ordinance
No. 441 is available from the city administrator -clerk at Medina city hall during regular business
hours.
Chad M. Adams, Administrator -Clerk
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city
administrator -clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in his office at city hall for public inspection and
that he post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city.
Dated: May 20, 2008.
T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
Resolution No. 2008-28
May 20, 2008
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Johnson
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Crosby, Weir, Johnson, Smith, Cavanaugh
and the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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May 20, 2008